Syrup-pitcher.



J. S. JONES.

sYRUP PITCHER. l APPLICATION FILED DEC.27, 1913.

1,1 30,738. PatentedMar. 9, 1915.

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SYRUP-PITCHER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Mar. 9, 1915.

Application led December 27, 1913. Serial No. 809,069.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JAMES S. JONES, a citizen of the United States, residing at Harrison, in the county of Boone and State of Arkansas, have invented a new and useful Syrup-Pitcher, of which the following is a speciication.

The present invention appertains to syrup pitchers, and aims primarily to provide a novel and improved receptacle or container of that character.

It is the object of the present invention to provide a syrup pitcher comprising a unique assemblage of parts, the several parts being readily manufactured and assembled, whereby the construction of the pitcher will be comparatively simple, compact and inexpensive, and whereby the pitcher will be convenient, practical and eiiicient in its use.

A further object of the present invention is to provide unique means for attaching the cap to the neck or pouring spout of the pitcher. i

A still further object of the present invention is to provide a novel assemblage of the component parts, whereby a drip chamber will be provided for receiving the drippings, and for returning them to the body ofthe pitcher, or `the receptacle or container proper.

It is also within the spirit of the present invention to provide such an assemblage of component parts, whereby the several parts may be readily separated for the purpose of cleaning, repair or replacement.

With the foregoing and other objects in view, which will be apparent as the nature of the invention is better understood, the present invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed, can be made within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The invention has been illustrated in its preferred yembodiments in the accompanying drawing, wherein Figure 1 is a longitudinal or vertical section of one form of the improved syrup pitcher. Fig. 2 is a similar view of a sec ond form. Fig. 3 is a rear elevation of th stopper illustrated in Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a per? spectiveviewof the cap attaching clip. Fig. 5 is a view'similar to Figs. 1 and 2, of a third modification or variation, parts being broken away.V

Referring speciiically to the form of the invention illustrated in Fig. 1, the same embodies a metallic receptacle or container 1, which isy preferably spun fromy aluminum, although it may be fashioned from other sheet metals. The receptacle 1 is tapered from its upper end or mouth to its lower end, and is preferably provided with a relatively large roll or bead 2 aboutl its mouth or at its upper end.

A base'S is provided for the receptacle l, and is' also preferably spun from aluminum, although it may be fashioned from other suitable stock. The base 8 embodies an upright collar or sleeve 4 snugly receiving the lower end portion of the receptacle 1, and

having a lower flared flange 5 formed around its edge with a bead 6 to rest on a table or other surface. The collar or band 4 of the base and the lower end portion of the receptacle 1 are provided with interfitting or interlocking peripheral corrugations r7, these corrugations being readily formed by applying the receptacle and base to a suitable lathe, and impressing the corrugations by suitable tools or implements, according to the usual spinning method.

A. handle 8 is provided, the same having its upper end secured to the upper end portion of the receptacle 1, by means of a rivet 9 disposed adjoining the mouth of the receptacle, or the bead 2 surrounding the mouth. The lower end of the handle 8 is secured, by means of a rivet 10, to the upper edge portion of the collar or band 4 of the base, above the corrugations 7, the inner head of the rivet 10 being preferably countersunk, so as to rest or t snugly between the wall of the receptacle 1 and the collar or band 4. The rivet 10 does not puncture or penetrate the receptacle 1, which is especially desirable when aluminum is employed,

inasmuch as aluminum is more or less pli able or malleable and `does not give a good hold for rivets. The rivet 10 in working loose, therefore, could not cause the receptacle 1 to spring a leak, which might result if the said rivet extended through the wall f the receptacle. The rivet 9 being disf osed at the mouth of the receptacle, would not cause the receptacle to spring a leak,

rvthe receptacle 1 would not be lled up to the the base also serves as a means for anchor ing they lower end of the vhandle 8 thereto, without weakening the receptaclel. The

base 3 willbe more or less ornamentalor j neat in appearance, and will be substantial, as well as'preventing the receptacle 1 being readily toppled or tipped over. f

The stopper 11 is also preferably spun from aluminum, but maybe otherwise fashioned, and Vembodies the neck orspout por-y tion 12, and the lower enlarged and tapered portion 13 forming the shoulder 14. The enlarged and tapered portion 13 is adapted.

. to fit snugly within the receptacle 1 directly belowthemouth or upper end of the recep-y tacle, whereby a drip chamber is formed above the shoulder 14 between the rim of the receptacle 1 and the neck of spout portion 12 of the stopper. The upper' end of the neck l or spout 12 is provided with an inturned flange 15, the opening formed by `the flange 15 being preferably eccentric relative to the neck or spout 12, whereby the flange or lip 15 will be relativelynarrow at that side of the neck or spout opposite the handle 8, to

facilitate the ready decanting or pouring of the contents of the receptacle 1 when the same is tilted. The shoulder 14 is provided with an opening or slotlG at that side adjoining the handle 8, and which opening or slot preferably extends slightly into the enlarged and tapered portion proper, and into thelower end portion of the neck or spout 12. The opening or aperture 16 leads from the drip chamber to the interior of the receptacle.

A primary cap or cover 17 is provided for the upper end of the neck or spout 12, and

is Vpivotally connected to thel said neck or spout by meansv of a .clip 18. This clip, which isV preferablyY fashioned from sheet aluminum, 'as well as the cap 17, embodies a body or strip 19 having the flexible tongue 20 .projecting from one end, and having the angular flexible tongue 21 at its other end. The body or strip 19 of the clip is provided with laterally projecting arms 22 at its upper end, or adjoining the upper tongue 21, which arms have the apertured angular ears 23 at their free or outer ends. The body or strip 19 is further provided with laterally projecting arms 24 below the arms 22, which arms 24 have the angular ears 25 at their l free ends. 'The ears 23 vand 25 of the arms the clip in place. rlhe cap or lid 17 is pro vided with a suitable thumb piece 26 hav-V f ing the downturned ears 27 at its side edges and overlappingthe ears 2.3 of the clips, a

Vpivot pin 28 being passed through the ears 23 and 27 to Vpivot the cap 17l to the clip. A coiled wire torsional spring 29 is disposed on the pivot pin 28 between the two pairs of ears 23-27, and has its terminals or ends engaging the cap 17 and one of the'arms 22, respectively, tov yieldingly close the cap 17, the periphery of the said cap being seaty able upon the flange or lip 15'of the neck or spout 12. The ears 25 Vof the arms 24 are adapted to engage the neck or spout V12 atlV the sides ofthe tongue 20 and strip or body 19 to prevent the clip "from swinging about its longitudinal aXis. Inthis manner, the cap 17 is readily attached Vto the stopper, whereby the stopperwill be ynormally closed.

A supplemental or auxiliary'cap orhood 30 is provided7 lthe same having its edgeor rim enlarged or flared, as at 31, to fitvover the rim or bead 2 of the receptacle 1, whereby the outer or auxiliary cap 30 will inclose the stopper as well as the drip chamber formed thereby.l

When the stopper is applied within the receptacle 1', the enlarged and tapered portion 13 thereof is adapted tolit snugly within the receptacle below the rivet 9, whereby the rivet will be .located within the drip chamber, to guard against leakage, should thev rivet 9 become loose. When the receptacle 1 is filled with syrup or any other liquid or semi-liquid, the contents may be readily decanted or' poured therefrom, by first removing the outer cap 30, and then opening the cap 17 by pressing thethumb piece 26 downwardly, or toward the handle 8. The handle 8 may be readily grasped in the hand so that the thumb may be employed for opening the cap 17.` By tilting the receptacle 1, the contents thereof may be readily poured through the neck or spout 12. Any `drippings running over the sides of the neck or spout 12.will flow into the drip chamber or upon the shoulder 14, and will be constrained to run'or flow along the said shoulder to thek opening 1.6, and will then flow back into the receptacle 1.

The present pitcher will'be sanitary in use, the several parts thereof being readily l ll separated for purpose of cleaning, or for the purpose of replacing broken or injured parts. By removing the cap 30 and stopper 11 from the receptacle 1, the receptacle 1 may be employed as an ordinary pitcher or tumbler.

Referring to Fig. 2, wherein a second variation of the invention is depicted, there is illustrated a glass receptacle or tumbler 1 having the handle 8 at one side. The stopper 11 is also fashioned from glass, and includes the neck or spout 12 and the lower enlarged and tapered portion 13 to fit within the receptacle 1 below the rim or mouth thereof. The contacting portions of the receptacle 1 and the enlarged and tapered portion 13 of the stopper are preferably frosted whereby the stopper may efiiciently grip the receptacle 1 to hold the stopper in place. The shoulder 14 formed by the enlarged portion 13 is provided with an opening 16 in that side adjoining the handle 8, for directing the drippings back into the receptacle 1, simi lar to the form above described. The cap 17, clip 18, and outer or supplemental cap 30 are the same as those above described, and need not be again described in detail. It is evident that the lower or depending tongue 2O of the clip may be readily engaged through the opening 16 to be bent back upon the interior of the neck or spout 12, while the upper tongue 21 may be readily seated upon and bent within the rim or upper end of the neck or spout 12, to lock the clip in place. The periphery of the cap 17 is seatable upon the upper end of the neck or spout 12, while the outer or auxiliary cap 30 is adapted to be slipped over the rim or upper end of the receptacle 1.

With the glass stopper 11, it is preferable to provide the spout or neck 12 with a flattened portion 32 against which the body or strip 19 of the clip 1S is adapted to rest, and forming side Vshoulders 33 over which the ears 25 of the arms 24: may engage, to lock the clip in place i'n Va most effective manner.

With the exceptions noted, the general structure disclosed in Fig. 2, is similar to that disclosed in Fig. 1, and the advantages are practically the same.

In the modification illustrated in Fig. 5, the receptacle 1, the body of which may be of any suitable formation, is provided with a contracted tapered throat 1a and a flared mouth or rim portion 1b forming a drip chamber above the throat 1a. The stopper 11, which is preferably made of glass, is tapered from its upper to its lower end, whereby the lower end of the stopper may fit within the throat 1a of the receptacle, the upper end of the stopper forming the neck or spout. The stopper 11 is provided with a lateral opening or port 16 above the throat 12L for directing the drippings from the drip chamber back into the body of the receptacle, the tongue 20 of the clip 18 being readily passed through the opening 16" for securing the clip in place, similar to that above described in connection with Figs. 1 and 2. The other parts illustrated in Fig. 5 are practically the same as illustrated in Figs. 2 and 3, and need not be described in detail.

Having thus described the invention, what i is claimed as new is In a device of the character described, a receptacle, a spout therefor, there being a drip chamber between the rim of the receptacle and the spout, the spout having a lateral opening leading from the drip charnber to the interior ofthe receptacle, a clip including a body portion resting snugly against the outer side of the spout above the said opening, the body portion of the clip having an upper ieXible tongue bent back over the upper end of the spout and a lower flexible tongue projecting through the said opening and bent upwardly, and a cap hinged to the body portion of the clip and seatable on the upper end of the spout.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto affixed my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

JAMES SAMUEL JONES.

Witnesses:

W. H. BRYANT, J. M. KETTER.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for ve cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,

Washington, D. C. 

